Restart FritzBox via PC - how it works

You can restart your FritzBox in two ways. Either you pull the mains plug or you can use the user interface in the browser. We will show you how to restart the FritzBox using the PC.

How do I restart FritzBox via PC? How to call up the surface

You can reach the FritzBox via your host name or directly via the IP address:

1. Call up the address "fritz.box" in the browser on the PC that is connected to the LAN of the FritzBox.
2. If the login menu does not appear, as can be seen in the screenshot, you can also try it using the IP address that you enter in the browser. For most models this is "192.168.178.1".
3. Once the login area has appeared, log in with your password.
4. If problems arise, we offer you a more detailed article on how to access your FritzBox interface.

Restart FritzBox via the browser

After you have logged in, all you have to do is find the right submenu. The menus of all current models are structured identically, the expert mode is not necessary.

1. Navigate in the left side menu to the item "System" (see screenshot).
2. Now click on the "Restart" tab in the "Backup" submenu
3. There you will find the "Restart" button, which you must click for the router to reboot. The process takes about two minutes. Please do not pull out the mains plug while the box is starting.

In another practical tip, we will tell you how you can change your FritzBox password.

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